State Parks Blog

This Lake Allatoona getaway recently received major upgrades throughout the park.

Jarrell Plantation is participating in a forest management project to improve 175 acres of habitat for the red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW). This robin-sized species was classified as federally endangered in 1970 due to habitat loss of open pine woodlands and longleaf pines. The project will also benefit Bachman’s sparrows, Henslow’s sparrows, prairie warblers, and other declining grassland species. If successful, Jarrell will be the first Georgia State Historic Site or State Park to support red-cockaded woodpeckers.

Being a park ranger is not just a job, it’s a lifestyle. They are tasked with caring for Georgia’s public lands, ensuring visitors have a great time and feel safe. The days are filled with a wide range of duties. A ranger might balance budgets in the morning, mow lawns in the afternoon, conduct a box turtle program in the evening, and fix a fire alarm in the middle of the night. How do these park ranger moms handle all these responsibilities all while raising their children? It starts with good priorities.

It's Valentines season, so we thought we’d put together a list of the 5 most romantic Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites. If you aren’t near any of the parks on the list but are still in the mood to view some parks this Valentine's season, don’t sweat it! Many parks are offering Valentine's-themed programs like a Valentine’s couples challenge at Mistletoe State Park, a couples sunset hike at Panola Mountain, or a Valentine's archery class at Hard Labor Creek. View full list of events

When we think of a soft breeze, we tend to think of it as nature’s way of giving us a pat on the back. For Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites’ (GSPHS) resource management unit, this pat on the back can turn into a punch in the gut if they aren’t paying attention.